Sewall-Scripture House
Also known as Sandy Bay Historical Society Building
About Sewall-Scripture House
Sewall-Scripture House, at 40 King St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 30, 1982. It was among the first 5 of Rockport’s 10 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 661 other Massachusetts listings.
What it isHistoric house in Massachusetts, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 42 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 20 minutes
40 King St., Rockport · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Sewall-Scripture House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Sewall-Scripture House
Is Sewall-Scripture House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 30, 1982 (Register number 82001902).
Is Sewall-Scripture House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Twin Lights Historic District-Cape Ann Light Station, 2.9 miles away.
Can you visit Sewall-Scripture House?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Sewall-Scripture House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 42 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63794892 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.